Rocky Point Elementary

255 Elementary School Road
Rocky Point, NC 28457

sites.google.com/a/pender.k12.nc.us/rpe/

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rocky Point Elementary School, located in Rocky Point, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pender County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its K-5 student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty emphasizes core competencies in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, aiming to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Rocky Point Elementary prioritizes building a strong community atmosphere that encourages collaboration between students, educators, and families. The school’s digital presence highlights various extracurricular activities, school events, and resources intended to keep parents informed and involved in their child’s education. Through a combination of dedicated teaching staff and a focus on student-centered growth, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning within the Rocky Point community.

399

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Point Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	177
Black	46
Two or More	19

Hispanic
177 (44.4 %)
White
157 (39.3 %)
Black
46 (11.5 %)
Two or More
19 (4.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pender County Schools
Phone:	(910)675-2309
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/pender.k12.nc.us/rpe/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 59